UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane
Houston, USA
7 Aug 2021
Bantamweight
VS
91%
Morales
9%
Rodriguez
Win Probability
Decision
Round 3 · 5:00
VM
Vince Morales
"Vandetta"
1611
5'7"70" reachOrthodox35 yrs6-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 35
DR
Drako Rodriguez
73
Well-Rounded2-fight slide29 yrsOrthodox69" reach5'8"
CFR 3

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Morales

Morales is a strong favourite at 91% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 31 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

Morales has beaten significantly higher-quality opposition — a QoV edge of 37 points.

Striking split: Rodriguez throws more volume but Morales connects at a higher rate — quality vs quantity.

Risk flags

Morales's chin rating of 62 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Morales
Rodriguez
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'7"
Height
+5'8"
70"+
Reach
69"
35
Age
+29
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Morales
Rodriguez
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
34.6
3.3
32.0
Performance Avg
0.0
37
Quality of Victory
0
30
Momentum Score
0
Morales
Rodriguez
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.6
2.0
38%
Strike Accuracy
37%
3.8
Striking Style Score (/10)
0.0
1 KOs
KO Finishes
0 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
22
Head
21
8
Body
2
1
Leg
1
RangeRange
28Distance21
3Clinch3
0Ground0
Morales
Rodriguez
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
0.1
Sub Attempts / fight
1.6
Grappling Style Score (/10)
0.0
1.1
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
0.0
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Morales
Rodriguez
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
62
76
Moderate
Verdict
Moderate
1
KO/TKO Losses
1
0
Sub Losses
0
Avg R2.0 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R1.0 stoppage
8 fights ago
Last KO loss
1 fight ago
Strikes absorbed / min
12/27 fights
Chin rating based on
2/10 fights
Morales
Rodriguez
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
30
0
6-fight 📉 slide
Current form
2-fight 📉 slide
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
Last 5
L · Dec · R3
L · KO · R1
Morales
Rodriguez
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
33%
0%
1
KO / TKO Wins
0
0
Submission Wins
0
2
Decision Wins
0

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Morales
Rodriguez
Striking3.8 / 0.0Volume5.8 / 0.0Grappling1.6 / 0.0Wrestling1.1 / 0.0Submission0.0 / 0.0Pressure3.1 / 0.0
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
3.8
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
0.0
1.6
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
0.0
1.1
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
0.0
0.0
Submission
Submission attack frequency
0.0
3.1
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
0.0
5.8
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
0.0
Morales
Strike Zones
Rodriguez
Morales
Attacking
22HEAD8BODY1LEGS31 landed
Absorbing
21HEAD2BODY1LEGS24 absorbed
Rodriguez
Attacking
21HEAD2BODY1LEGS24 landed
Absorbing
22HEAD8BODY1LEGS31 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Morales targets the head (71% of attacks) — Rodriguez absorbs 71% of strikes there
🎯Rodriguez targets the head (88% of attacks) — Morales absorbs 88% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Morales
RND
Rodriguez
0/0R00/0

Morales · QOF Timeline

Avg: 5.7
0106.8L5.6W5.5L3.2L4.5W5.0W6.0L5.5L6.2L7.4L7.1L6.0L2018-112020-052022-052025-022026-05
WinLossTrend

Rodriguez · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.0
0102.6L5.5L2021-022021-08
WinLossTrend

Morales · Last 5

L · Dec · R3
Colby ThicknesseRating 6
Decision
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L · Dec · R3
Raul Rosas Jr.Rating 7.1
Decision
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg · 2025-03
L · Dec · R3
Elijah SmithRating 7.4
Decision
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues · 2025-02
L · Dec · R3
Taylor LapilusRating 6.2
Decision
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis · 2024-09
L · Dec · R3
Miles JohnsRating 5.5
Decision
UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cutelaba · 2022-11

Rodriguez · Last 2

L · Dec · R3
Vince MoralesRating 5.5
Decision
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane · 2021-08
L · KO · R1
Aiemann ZahabiRating 2.6
KO/TKO
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis · 2021-02

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